December 2025 is shaping up to be a month packed with celebrations and celestial events! Get your calendars ready for a whirlwind of holidays, meteor showers, and astronomical milestones.
Festive Season in Full Swing
As 2025 draws to a close, December marks the peak of the holiday season. Expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with various celebrations and festivals. Key dates to remember include:
- St. Nicholas Day: Saturday, December 6th
- Bodhi Day: Monday, December 8th
- Hanukkah: Celebrations begin in December.
- Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25th. A federal holiday, meaning banks, government offices, and the US stock market will be closed.
Celestial Spectacles to Watch Out For
December 2025 also offers amazing opportunities for stargazers. Mark these dates in your diary:
- Super Moon/Cold Moon: Peaks on Thursday, December 4th.
- New Moon: Saturday, December 20th.
- Winter Solstice: Sunday, December 21st, marking the shortest day of the year.
Don't miss these meteor showers:
- Geminids: Peak from Saturday, December 13th, to Sunday, December 14th. Considered the best meteor shower of the year!
- Ursids: Peak from Sunday, December 21st, to Monday, December 22nd.
- Quadrantids: Begin on Sunday, December 28th, but peak in early January 2026.
Whether you're celebrating religious holidays, enjoying the festive atmosphere, or gazing at the stars, December 2025 promises to be a memorable month. Happy planning, South Africa!